South Africa: EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE (EPZ) MANAGER posted by Farm Manager SA
Posted on 2025-05-01 00:00:00
| Employer | Farm Manager SA |
|---|---|
| Category | Agriculture/Fisheries/Aquaculturist |
| Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
– Relevant tertiary qualification preferably in Logistics
– A minimum of 5 years of experience within the fruit export and/or import industry.
– Excellent computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
– Self-motivated, result-driven, exceptional attention to detail, and able to take initiative.
– The successful candidate should be able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment, be flexible and adapt to the situation and be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people.
– Valid driver’s license
– Valid passport
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
General Administration
People Management and Administration
– Manage and oversee Packhouse teams.
– Manage casual staff and permanent employee numbers – Casual labour recruitment, Leave, Salaries, Overtime.
– Follow up on salary and wage payments.
– Maintain staff discipline and welfare in accordance with company policy.
– Oversee performance management, workforce planning and recruitment within the EPZ
– Organise and follow-up on weekly meetings to discuss various issues at EPZ including Labour, Security etc.
EPZ Security
– Ensure the safety of staff as well as company property.
– Ensure adherence to EPZ/Customs access control required for all EPZ facilities.
– Ensure compliance with all local and international security requirements with particular emphasis on customer requirements.
– Coordinate security trainings and PPE for EPZ staff.
Transport
– In coordination with Transport Manager, oversee site logistical operations
– Facilitate and schedule transport of EPZ workers
– Ensure that trucks are released as scheduled
– Coordinate the running of the inter-farm truck
– Ensure that the produce is dispatched at the stipulated temperature
EPZ Store
– Overall, in charge on EPZ Store
EPZ Canteen
– Conduct periodical audits to ascertain adherence to the terms and conditions of the contract
EPZ Clinic
– Overall, in charge on EPZ Clinic
Packhouse Management
General
– Ensure facilities are clean and well run
– Ensure hygiene standards are maintained
– Monitor labour efficiency and authorize overtime for the pack house staff
– Ensure that the packhouse comply with all the applicable local and international standards
– Liaise with farm managers to ensure that crop harvesting and deliveries to the pack house are efficient and timely
– Monitor raw material utilization; ensure that waste/rejects are within acceptable limits and all dumps are authorized
– Effectively communicate with the sales team on stock levels, labour numbers, pack plan, and outload volume and packhouses packing capacity
– Co-ordinate all preparations for audits and customer visits along with the Technical Teams
– Facilitate daily logistics for Shipments to Airport
– Check shipments of both veg and roses to ensure no discrepancies arise
– Identify and advise Senior Management on any emerging issues affecting the EPZ operations whether it be in the floriculture or horticulture units
– Develop work plans and budgets
– Ensure that the packhouse management systems (Veg and Roses Manager) are used appropriately and that the reports generated from them are a true reflection of the packhouse operations.
Packhouse Maintenance
– Arrange for prompt repair and maintenance of Packhouse equipment and external machinery – Cold rooms, Water system and Solar system.
– Monitor the efficiency of the cold rooms to ensure that the specified temperatures for the various products are maintained
– Liaise with Head Office for the procurement of all materials required for maintenance
– Maintain the physical condition of the facility
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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